CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97112
  • Insurance Median: $80
  • Cash Discount Price: $90
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$80

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$32.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.73 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $90 (275%)
Insurance Median: $80 (244%)
Cash: $90 (275% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $80 (244% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.73 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Molina $13 40%
Partners $23 - $39 70%
Alliance $24 - $47 73%
Amerihealth Caritas $24 - $39 73%
Carolina Complete Health $24 - $179 73%
Healthy Blue $24 - $40 73%
Trillium $24 - $42 73%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $91 73%
Vaya $24 - $40 73%
Wellcare $24 - $40 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $104 95%
Cigna $31 - $144 95%
Humana $31 - $147 95%
Aetna $32 - $131 98%
Ortho Carolina $38 116%
Sandhills $40 122%
Ambetter / Centene $52 - $85 159%
Medcost $56 - $106 171%
Employers Health Network $79 241%
Physician Reach Out $90 275%
Magellan $108 330%
Gmmi $117 357%
Quik Trip $117 357%
Carolina Behavioral Health $129 - $144 394%
Choicecare $129 - $133 394%
First Health $144 - $158 440%
Healthgram $144 440%
Private Health Care Systems $144 - $147 440%
Provider Select $145 - $162 443%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $147 449%
Beechstreet $156 - $158 477%
Multiplan $162 495%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals